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San Mateo High School Career Exploration Series kicked off on January 8 with the Career Pathway of a Pilot. United Airlines Captain Daniel Stellini talked about how he started out as a High School Band Teacher and after a few years decided he wanted to fly planes, a passion he had from a young age.  Herb Patton, San Carlos Airport Flight Instructor and Upwind Scholarship Foundation President, spoke about his career in the corporate world and how he changed his career to fulfill his passion of teaching others how to become pilots. During the panel discussion, students learned about the steps needed to become a pilot and that a college degree is not required - but it does require training and hours in the air. Students also learned about the Upwind Scholarship. Every year the Upwind Scholarship Foundation & Hiller Aviation Museum offer a scholarship for students to get their private pilot's license. The Upwind Scholarship has an Informational Open House on Saturday, January 18 at 3 p.m. at the San Carlos Airport.

British Airways and GE Aerospace are on the roster of companies using Forage which allows students to explore virtual careers. BA exploration is about #datascience while GE is about #engineering and #supplychain management. AIG is also there for underwriting. Methinks the #aviation and #aerospace industries don't even know they must compete for today's #workforce, much less tomorrow's. The careers listed for other companies include most with aviation and aerospace applications such as #civilengineering for #airports, #cybersecurity, #digitalintelligence, #tourism, #commerciallaw, #softwareengineering, #mergersandacquisitions, #AI, #antitrust, #fintech, #marketing & #communications, #manufacturing Only two aviation companies are on the leading edge of attracting students to aviation & aerospace careers. Pathetic. Much like the software programs #guidancecounselors use to help kids explore careers, our industry is conspicious by its absense. https://lnkd.in/eu6brFqF

BlazeTech is presenting another excellent in-person training course: Aircraft Fire Hazards, Protection & Investigation BlazeTech Corp - Dr. N. Albert Moussa, P.E. June 4 to 7 2024, Woburn MA, USA Course Outline: 1. Introduction 2. Fuel Tank Fire and Explosion 3. Engine Fires 4. Post-Crash Fires 5. Li- Battery Fires 6. Li- Battery Fires in Aircraft 7. Drones and Safety Implications 8. Flammability of Polymeric Materials 9. Cabin Fires 10. Fires in Cargo and Hidden Areas 11. Smoke and Fumes 12. Electrical Wiring Fires 13. Flammability of Composite Structures 14. External Hazards That Can Impact Aircraft 15. Fire Detection Systems 16. Fire Suppression Systems 17. Aircraft Accident Investigation 18. Summary of Fire/Explosion Pattern Recognition

Performance as a critical aspect in maritime safety. Performance is a key aspect for devices and systems, and this is not an exception in maritime safety. Due to previous, performance is a very important aspect that should be consider in AtoN systems. We can note that IALA recommends to give special attention at least to the following 3 aspects: positioning accuracy, redundancy and perception. Positioning: the position accuracy for a vessel using radio navigation systems can be assumed to be 10m (95%) or better; therefore, the accuracy of the chart has to be taken into account. Regarding visual AtoN, despite they are not used to provide absolute accuracies, is important they provide a good relative accuracy. Redundancy: reliance upon a single AtoN may result in a higher availability requirement which may prove difficult for the provider to meet. Due to previous, the implementation of multiple AtoN can be considered as a way to provide redundancy reducing risk. Duplication of the navigational functions of a single AtoN may be appropriate to provide a degree of redundancy to avoid the excessive cost of emergency repairs, among other effects. Perception: when designing a fairway / channel, the distance from which the AtoN can be detected, recognized and identified by the mariner, is a critical consideration. Regarding AtoN lights these can be defined by its intensity, colour and divergence. The distance at which a daymark can be identified will depends on size, shape, colour, contrast to the background, environmental conditions, background and geographical range, amongother factors. The perception of electronic AtoNs by a vessel borne radar, for example, will be determined by the height of the vessel’s radar; height of AtoN above actual sea level; radar cross section of the AtoN (including any radar reflector); environmental conditions, etc. These are only a few aspects about aspects regarding how AtoNs performance can affect to maritime safety and enviromental/assets protection. Do you think there are other critical factors that should be considered in the pursuit of high performance levels? #AtoN #IALA #maritimesafety #wekeeptheshipsofftherocks Picture from U.S. Coast Guard.

"Sea time" isn't just a term—it’s the heartbeat of a mariner's career. From gaining hands-on experience to climbing the ranks, every hour spent at sea is an investment in your future. Here’s why: 1. Experience Building: Navigating, operating, and maintaining a ship—sea time hones your skills and prepares you for the unpredictable. 2. Licensing & Certification: Ready to move up the ladder? Sea time is key to advancing your career and earning those crucial certifications. 3. Safety & Competency: The more time at sea, the better prepared you are to handle emergencies and make sound decisions. 4.Legal Compliance: Your sea time is a legal record, ensuring you meet the industry’s stringent standards. Every voyage adds to your journey. 🌍 Keep logging those miles and watch your career set sail! 🌅 #SeaTime #MaritimeLife #CareerGrowth #MarinersJourney #YachtCrewLife #OceanExperience

"Sea time" isn't just a term—it’s the heartbeat of a mariner's career. From gaining hands-on experience to climbing the ranks, every hour spent at sea is an investment in your future. Here’s why: 1. Experience Building: Navigating, operating, and maintaining a ship—sea time hones your skills and prepares you for the unpredictable. 2. Licensing & Certification: Ready to move up the ladder? Sea time is key to advancing your career and earning those crucial certifications. 3. Safety & Competency: The more time at sea, the better prepared you are to handle emergencies and make sound decisions. 4.Legal Compliance: Your sea time is a legal record, ensuring you meet the industry’s stringent standards. Every voyage adds to your journey. 🌍 Keep logging those miles and watch your career set sail! 🌅 #SeaTime #MaritimeLife #CareerGrowth #MarinersJourney #YachtCrewLife #OceanExperience

🚢 A Day in the Life: Over 3 Decades Navigating the Seas 🌊 ===================== As Captain Hart Modey, with over 3 decades of maritime experience, I’ve spent the better part of my life on the world’s oceans. Today, I’d like to share a glimpse into what a typical day aboard an ocean going vessel looks like. ✍🏼 Starting the Day: Preparedness is Key Every day begins before sunrise. My first task is meeting with my officers to review navigation plans, weather forecasts, and any potential challenges. The sea is unpredictable, so preparation is everything—whether we’re navigating calm waters or steering clear of storms. ✍🏼 The Bridge: Where Experience Meets Technology    The bridge is the command center, where we oversee the vessel’s navigation using advanced systems. But technology alone isn’t enough—decades of experience have taught me that the sea demands constant vigilance and quick decision-making to keep everyone safe. From an old fashioned conventional bridge to a well equipped automations equipment bridge. ✍🏼 The Engine Room: The Ship’s Heart Below deck, the engine room is the heart of the vessel. It’s a demanding environment where engineers work tirelessly to ensure our massive engines keep running smoothly. Their expertise is critical to our journey, powering us through even the toughest conditions. ✍🏼 Crew Life: Camaraderie at Sea Life on board is challenging but deeply rewarding. The crew becomes a second family, bonded by shared experiences. We support each other through tough times and celebrate our successes together. It’s this camaraderie that makes life at sea special. ✍🏼 Reflections on 30+ Years at Sea    The sea has been both my workplace and my teacher. Over 30 years, it has taught me patience, resilience, and respect for its power. Every voyage is a new challenge, and it’s this constant learning that keeps me passionate about my role as a mariner. As I continue my journey, I’m committed to sharing my knowledge with the next generation of seafarers. The industry may evolve, but the core values of dedication, courage, and respect for the sea remain the same. To my fellow mariners, I salute your dedication. And to those considering a career at sea, know that it’s a life of adventure and endless rewards. #CaptainLife #3DecadesAtSea #MaritimeIndustry #LeadershipAtSea #LifeAtSea #GlobalTrade #RespectForMariners Master of the 7 seas.!

DON’T SKIP FLIGHT SCHOOL Back in December I spoke to a group of professionals at the law firm of DLA Piper in Washington DC. My Naval Academy classmate Richard F. Hans invited me to speak about my book. As all good lawyers do, Rich came prepared with questions – great questions. One stood out. “Can you speak more to your chapter on the importance of not skipping flight school?” “Of course,” I responded knowing how important it is to build your professional foundation. Aviators go through several iterations of ground school and flight training in three phases: basic, intermediate, and advanced, learning more complex topics and skills each time. I attended flight school multiple times throughout my career because certification in each new aircraft typically requires another round of ground school and flight training. In life as in aviation, we need knowledge and training before we take flight. I think of learning as the ground school of life. We grow our knowledge through school, reading, life experiences, and personal and professional development. The Naval Academy was the ground school of my life. It is where I began to develop the foundation that would support the rest of my personal and professional life. Skills training and practice are equally as important as expanding our knowledge. Job experiences, working with a mentor, developing a support system—all of these will help you learn to maneuver through your career and handle whatever challenges might come your way. During ground school in Pensacola, we learned about the environmental factors that affect weather and how to read the clouds. We learned what produces a thunderstorm and, more importantly, how to avoid one. We learned never to fly into or under a thunderstorm, always around or on top. Our instructors frequently reminded us that flying can be unpredictable, and to be prepared always. Life too can be unpredictable. Some days the clouds roll in, the weather gets bumpy, and your sightlines become obscured. You may lose track of the horizon and your vision amid challenges. Those are the times to reconnect with your knowledge, training, and support system. If you have built a strong foundation, you will be able to weather life’s storms. The flight school of life is not a “one and done” experience. Career changes, life changes, unexpected obstacles—these are the situations when you might need to go back to the basics for a while, do another round of learning and training. Revisit your dream and continue to build your foundation. Before you know it, you’ll be flying high in a new direction. Flight school is foundational to flying… and to life.  Fly High, Barbara Want to know more? Need help navigating your current flight school? Drop me a line at captainbarbarabell.com and of course check out my book, Flight Lessons: Navigating Through Life’s Turbulence and Learning to Fly High.  #flightschool, #veterans, #coaching, #mentoring, #leadership Photo by Greg Rosenke on Unsplash

🚀 Exciting Project Update! 🚀 I'm thrilled to share the results of a recent project I completed! 🎉 🔍 Project Overview: I recently worked on a fascinating project analyzing wildlife strike data from aviation incidents. The goal was to understand the relationship between wildlife strikes and their impact on flight operations, costs, and safety. 📊 Key Findings: - Correlation Analysis: Conducted correlation analysis to identify relationships between various factors such as wildlife strikes, flight phase, aircraft type, and costs. - Visualization: Created insightful visualizations including scatter plots, bar charts, line charts, and heatmaps to present the findings effectively. - Trend Analysis: Examined trends over time to identify patterns in wildlife strikes and associated costs. - Actionable Insights: Provided actionable insights to stakeholders to improve wildlife strike mitigation strategies and enhance flight safety measures. 📈 Impact: - Enhanced understanding of the factors contributing to wildlife strikes in aviation. - Provided valuable insights to aviation authorities, airlines, and airport operators to implement proactive measures for wildlife strike prevention. - Contributed to the ongoing efforts to improve flight safety and minimize disruptions due to wildlife strikes. 👩💼 Next Steps: - Continuously monitor wildlife strike data to identify emerging trends and patterns. - Collaborate with aviation industry stakeholders to implement data-driven strategies for wildlife strike prevention and mitigation. Through unwavering perseverance and commitment, I not only successfully completed the project but also acquired a valuable new skill to enrich my skill set. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Unified Mentor Private Limited for entrusting me with the project "Data Visualization of Bird Strikes between 2000 - 2011." The practical involvement in dissecting and illustrating data has proven to be immensely enriching. I'm proud of the results achieved in this project and excited to continue making meaningful contributions in aviation safety and data analysis. #DataAnalysis #AviationSafety #WildlifeStrikes #FlightOperations #DataVisualization #Internship #UnifiedMentor

"Small Chance, Big Effect" and Its Impact on Navigable Waters: Episode 2 and final.   Over the past 64 years, there have been more than 30 collisions of ships with structures over navigable waters. Three of these collisions have occurred within the current year alone, resulting in varying degrees of impact, including tragic loss of life.   As noted in the first issue of "AtoN Magazine", many of these accidents cannot be attributed solely to problems with Aids to Navigation. On the contrary, they are often the result of a combination of factors.   One of those accidents was the collision of the inland vessel "Maria Valentine", carrying 2,000 tonnes of benzene. The vessel collided with a closed weir near Grave, Netherlands, while navigating through dense fog on the morning of December 29, 2016.   This incident, which can now be classified under the "small chance, big effect" category, led to numerous recommendations identified by the Dutch Safety Board, as follows: - Navigating for an extended period in foggy conditions or with poor visibility can negatively impact a helmsman's performance of their duties. - Safety regions must be coordinated with clear responsibilities for planning and coordinating incident response measures in the interconnected high-risk water systems. - A joint Incident Response Plan should be regularly executed in coordination with relevant "wet" and "dry" safety partners. - A collision risk analysis should be conducted for bridges, locks, and weirs, including an explicit and integrated assessment of potential measures to limit the likelihood of collisions. This analysis should consider not only the existing collision risk framework but also the potential consequences of a collision for shipping and the surrounding area.  - An obsolete Information and Monitoring System for Shipping should be replaced at the earliest opportunity with an improved monitoring system. An alert feature should be linked to this system to sound the alarm immediately in the event of incidents involving vessels carrying hazardous materials.   The considerations listed above are just a few of the variables that must be considered when establishing a safety system for a structure over a navigable route to increase safety, protect the marine environment, and improve transportation efficiency. Would you add another recommendation? #AtoN #maritimesafety #wekeeptheshipsofftherocks #maritimeefficiency